Counterbalance Forklift Driver

Job description: Counterbalance Forklift Driver Location: Loughborough Pay Rate: £13.71 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4:45pm We're currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to…

Pay rate £13.71/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 18 September 2026

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Job description:

Counterbalance Forklift Driver
Location: Loughborough
Pay Rate: £13.71 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am – 4:45pm

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a busy and growing team in Loughborough.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a long-term role with excellent development opportunities. Successful candidates will have the chance to be upskilled to operate a Bendi/Pivot Truck as part of their progression.

Please note that you WILL NOT be on the CB all day, this position will also involve manual picking and also container work.

Key Requirements:

* Valid National Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential)

* Minimum 1 year's Counterbalance Forklift experience

* Confident operating a counterbalance truck in a fast-paced warehouse environment

* Reliable, hardworking, and committed to maintaining high safety standards

* Good communication skills and a positive attitude

What's on Offer:

* £13.71 per hour

* Monday to Friday working pattern – no weekends

* Stable daytime hours (8:15am – 4:45pm)

* Full training and progression to Bendi/Pivot Truck for successful candidates

* Opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team

If you have the required experience and are looking to develop your forklift skills with a company that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

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